Missouri property tax
Midwest region · 115 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Missouri has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.92% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -14.8% versus the US average of 1.08%, close to the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,044 on a median home worth around $214,479. Missouri ranks #23 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, St. Louis County is highest at 1.23% and Wright County is lowest at 0.38%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Missouri property tax at a glance
| Figure | Missouri |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.92% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.74% |
| Typical median bill | $2,044 |
| Typical median home value | $214,479 |
| Versus US average rate | -14.8% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #23 |
| Counties | 115 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Missouri counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Missouri, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 115 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis County | $3,193 | $260,700 | 1.23% |
| 2 | Atchison County | $1,178 | $100,600 | 1.17% |
| 3 | Jackson County | $2,448 | $213,300 | 1.15% |
| 4 | St. Charles County | $3,340 | $296,800 | 1.13% |
| 5 | Clay County | $2,817 | $256,400 | 1.10% |
| 6 | Platte County | $3,365 | $317,600 | 1.06% |
| 7 | St. Louis city | $1,935 | $185,100 | 1.04% |
| 8 | Gentry County | $1,268 | $123,000 | 1.03% |
| 9 | Grundy County | $1,094 | $107,000 | 1.02% |
| 10 | Pemiscot County | $970 | $95,900 | 1.01% |
| 11 | Putnam County | $1,101 | $111,600 | 0.99% |
| 12 | Clark County | $1,139 | $117,600 | 0.97% |
| 13 | Mercer County | $905 | $95,300 | 0.95% |
| 14 | Livingston County | $1,243 | $138,300 | 0.90% |
| 15 | Shelby County | $772 | $86,200 | 0.90% |
| 16 | Cass County | $2,364 | $269,000 | 0.88% |
| 17 | Boone County | $2,232 | $254,100 | 0.88% |
| 18 | Mississippi County | $880 | $100,300 | 0.88% |
| 19 | Audrain County | $1,064 | $121,600 | 0.88% |
| 20 | Schuyler County | $1,030 | $118,200 | 0.87% |
| 21 | Howard County | $1,262 | $145,300 | 0.87% |
| 22 | Marion County | $1,373 | $158,100 | 0.87% |
| 23 | Clinton County | $1,758 | $204,300 | 0.86% |
| 24 | Randolph County | $1,204 | $141,900 | 0.85% |
| 25 | Scotland County | $1,192 | $141,100 | 0.84% |
| 26 | Carroll County | $933 | $110,500 | 0.84% |
| 27 | Jefferson County | $1,835 | $218,800 | 0.84% |
| 28 | Franklin County | $1,774 | $214,900 | 0.83% |
| 29 | Macon County | $1,049 | $127,000 | 0.83% |
| 30 | Harrison County | $885 | $107,400 | 0.82% |
| 31 | Ray County | $1,533 | $187,400 | 0.82% |
| 32 | Saline County | $1,138 | $139,600 | 0.81% |
| 33 | Nodaway County | $1,340 | $165,100 | 0.81% |
| 34 | Cole County | $1,728 | $214,400 | 0.81% |
| 35 | Knox County | $780 | $97,200 | 0.80% |
| 36 | Henry County | $1,230 | $153,500 | 0.80% |
| 37 | Worth County | $758 | $94,600 | 0.80% |
| 38 | Buchanan County | $1,253 | $156,600 | 0.80% |
| 39 | Callaway County | $1,549 | $196,200 | 0.79% |
| 40 | Caldwell County | $1,230 | $156,700 | 0.79% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Missouri compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (this state) | 0.92% | $2,044 | -14.8% |
| Georgia | 0.86% | $2,372 | -20.6% |
| Oklahoma | 0.84% | $1,614 | -22.1% |
| Oregon | 0.84% | $3,890 | -22.1% |
| North Dakota | 1.01% | $2,466 | -6.6% |
| Washington | 0.83% | $4,664 | -23.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Missouri?
Missouri's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.92% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -14.8% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,044 on a $214,479 home. It ranks #23 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Missouri county has the highest property tax?
In Missouri, St. Louis County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.23% (median tax $3,193). The lowest is Wright County at 0.38%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Missouri?
Missouri is around average on property tax at a 0.92% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. The median Missouri home is worth about $214,479 and the median bill is around $2,044. Rates vary widely between its 115 counties.
How is the Missouri property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.74%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20